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P71 EDY

1996 Audi A6

Silver Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

189,617 mi
Last recorded189,617 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2020
Typical for 1996 Audi A6145,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP71 EDY
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2020 189,617 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper shock mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper shock mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2020 189,490 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lenses broken (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords also under inflated (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper shock mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper shock mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 174,103 miles

Front to rear fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall deteriorated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall damaged near edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Jun 2019 173,944 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front to rear fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall deteriorated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall damaged near edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 169,122 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 168,642 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

offside and nearside front anti roll bar bushes slightly worn

Pass 11 Feb 2017 166,375 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

offside and nearside front suspension bushes slightly worn

Pass 19 Feb 2016 161,384 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front to rear fuel pipes rusty

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside and nearside rear brake pads low

Fail 20 Feb 2015 154,553 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

fuel pipe at rear rusty

offside and nearside front anti roll bar bushes slightly worn

Pass 20 Feb 2015 154,553 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

fuel pipe at rear rusty

offside and nearside front anti roll bar bushes slightly worn

Pass 22 Feb 2014 144,848 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front to rear brake pipes rusty at rear

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 14 Feb 2014 144,842 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front to rear brake pipes rusty at rear

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 14 Feb 2013 142,883 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front tyres on 3.0 mm

exhaust front part bolts corroded

fuel pipes corroded slightly

Pass 20 Feb 2012 140,557 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

fuel pipes slighly corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2011 137,136 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

fuel pipes corroded but not leaking at time of test

Pass 9 Feb 2010 133,649 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 133,640 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 130,973 miles

front shock bellows split

fuel pipes rusty

offside front lower arm inner bush slightly perished

Pass 20 Feb 2008 127,618 miles

front shock absorber protective rubber bellows split on nearside and offside.

Pass 8 Feb 2007 124,398 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 121,093 miles

How Reliable is the Audi A6?

Based on 2,724,792 MOT tests across 249,374 vehicles.

78.4%
Pass Rate
8,511
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
249,374
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 72,312
constant velocity joint gaiter split 48,430
position lamp(s) not working 25,884
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 25,264
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 24,578
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P71 EDY is a 1996 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1996 Audi A6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 145,067 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi A6 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 72,312 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P71 EDY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A6 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 30 years old, this Audi A6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P71 EDY is a 1996 Audi A6, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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